bose aviation headset x

Bose® Aviation Headset X® -- Portable with Straight Cable From Bose Price: $995.95 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Ships from and sold by Bose 4 new or used available from $750.00 Average customer review:

Product Description

Preferred by pilots, year after year
Bose pioneered active noise reducing headsets nearly 20 years ago, and pilots continue to prefer the Bose Aviation Headset X today. For seven years in a row, it's been rated #1 in Professional Pilot's annual survey, claiming 2007's top honors for comfort, clarity and technical advancement.

Packed with headset innovations
A rare combination of benefits helps distinguish this headset from all other pilot headsets. Most importantly, Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headset technology, pioneered by Bose, dramatically reduces the engine roar you hear in the cockpit.

Here's how it works: Small microphones in each earcup monitor ambient sound. Innovative electronics immediately identify the unwanted noise and create an opposite signal to reduce it. The result? You hear dramatically less engine noise, and more of your communications.

This advanced noise reduction technology combines with exclusive Bose headset design and active EQ to provide you with quality audio in a compact headset weighing only 12 ounces.

Lighter is better
With lighter, more compact earcups, Aviation Headset X requires significantly less clamping force than most noise reduction headsets. Many pilots say this easy-on-the-head design makes a big difference in how they feel after a long flight

The solid magnesium headband is also extremely lightweight and durable. A sheepskin cushion eliminates hot spots, and soft ear cushions provide an effective seal, even over glasses.

Long battery life, smart controls
Proprietary AdaptiSense® headset circuitry gives you at least 40 hours of headset use from just two AA alkaline batteries. This Bose innovation automatically adjusts the headset's need for power according to the levels of cockpit noise and radio communications.

What's in the box
-Portable Aviation Headset X
-Straight-cord, dual-plug cable with control module
-Carry bag

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7552 in Single Detail Page Misc
• Brand: Bose
• Dimensions: 5.10" h x 5.50" w x 2.90" l, .75 pounds

Features

• SPECIAL OFFER: Receive a free Bose premium flight bag when you order by May 2, 2009
• Full-spectrum noise reduction, clearer audio, lightweight fit
• Significantly less clamping force than most pilot headsets with active noise reduction
• At least 40 hours of performance from just two AA alkaline batteries
• C-57a and C-58a TSO certified for civil aircraft headsets; meets RTCA/DO-160D and DO-214 environmental standards

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Customer Reviews

not for pilots only!
I bought these headphones some years ago since I was travelling a lot in between Europe, Asia and the US and felt sick by the noises in the "cattle class" (tourist classs) I was using. The Boses aviation headphones were able not only to cancel (I mean cancel - not only dampening) the disturbing noises inside the plane - it is also able to handle much higher noise levels.

My job is very loud sometimes - at my construction sites in China eg. my customers don't use generators that are enclosed in a noise shilding housing (it is not necessary there). You cannot imagine the the intense of the low frequency noise a "pure" (just very small mufflers are used) 600kVA Caterpillar generator is producing. But - no problem for the aviation headphones - just a task it solves easily.

When you buy these headphones do not forget to get all possible adapters that are fitting into the many different headphone plugs (airlines are using different plugs). Now you can listen to the movies undisturbed and at a high quality.

At home you will be "overwhelmed" by the headphones ability to reproduce a crystal clear sound - and smooth intense basses. But now you are facing a problem - you can easily hear the difference between standard MP3 and CD.

As a hint to all MP3 users: check the ability of your MP3 player to drive the aviation headphones to the desired loudness, you may need an additional small headphone amplifier.

There is just one disadvantage: The microphone, necessary for the pilots communication, looks "strange" when you use the headphones in public areas - but I can live with the "question mark" in the face of my neighbor.

As a conclusion: The headphones are not "low priced" but it pays back as soon as your are flying a lot, having a loud ambience at work and or you are loving a crystal clear sound. The overall quality of this product ensures a long, "noiseless" usage. It is simply worth the money - all thumbs up!

Overpriced, clunky with marginal sound
The previous reviewer is obviously NOT a pilot. I borrowed this headset from a friend to "try" about a year ago before purchasing, and I have to say it was absolutely NOT worth the money he paid for it. I found it comfy enough to wear for about 10 minutes - then it starts smashing your sun glasses into the side of your head behind your ear. I could only stand wearing them for about an hour before they became excruciatingly uncomfortable if I was wearing any sort of glasses/sun glasses. This is a MUST for real pilots - they have to be comfortable with sun glasses.

The next problem is that the top fold hinge and the frame scratched the heck out of my airplane canopy. If you are flying a big roomy airplane with LOTS of room this is not an issue - but if you are anywhere close to your windows or a full canopy in a small airplane - forget it unless you want to spend hours polishing out the scratches and dings.

The comments above are minor compared to the sound problems with these headphones. I found that if I moved my head from side to side it dramatically changed the engine sounds. This is VERY bad. Imagine flying your little airplane around and looking to the side to ensure that there is not any traffic approaching. When you do this the noise from your engine changes pitch and possibly (depending on your head position) volume. Nothing like wondering if you are having an engine or propeller issue when it is actually just a crappy set of headphones that can't manage to maintain a constant volume or pitch. I'm sure you could get used to this, but why would you want to deal with this sort of sound at this kind of price. I've had better luck with a $200 headset. In this case they seem to be just selling the name.

If you are considering these - take a look at the Lightspeed Zulu as well. In my opinion it is a MUCH better fit and the overall sound is fantastic in comparison to the Bose.